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Records

October 2021 •English

Twenty-one years after Alan Zweig’s groundbreaking first feature documentary Vinyl, Zweig returns to the topic of compulsive record collecting with newfound introspection and a sunnier disposition. Punctuated by his signature mirror-confessionals, Records compiles colourful interviews with vinyl enthusiasts, swirling around the proverbial maxim that music has the power to connect us all.

Bathtubs Over Broadway

April 2018 •English

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums that would change his life forever.

Yesterday

June 2019 •English

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

I Am My Own Woman

October 1992 •German

The life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi reign as a trans woman and helped start the German gay liberation movement. Documentary with some dramatized scenes. Two actors play the young and middle aged Charlotte and she plays herself in the later years.

Football Under Cover

February 2008 •German

David Asmmann's Football Under Cover documents the hard work involved in setting up an exhibition soccer match, known as a "friendly," between a German girls squad and Iranian women's team. In addition to showing how the two groups come from very different cultures, the documentary showcases what playing the game means to the members of both teams, and displays how passionate the fans of these two squads are.

Saddam's Iraq

April 1991 •English

Filmed just before the First Gulf War, it depicts a prosperous and sophisticated society in which every aspect of life is coloured by 'love' for the 'Great Leader'. Darkly ironic, this film captures the surreal and Orwellian nature of life under Saddam Hussein. In a country which today has lost even its most basic services, the testimony of this vanquished middle-class and the prosperity of their society resonates on many levels.

The Empire Unmasked

Invalid date •English

The greater crime of 911 has been the wars it has led to and the war of terrorism that now plagues some of the most ancient parts of the world. So many people have died. It is vital to understand how 911 was actually pulled off, how it was wrongly associated to innocent parties and by whom; how it has been covered up both by lies and disinformation, and the resulting rise of mercenaries proxy forces that intelligence agencies have created multi-nationally as a weapon to enforce western corporate hegemony, principally directed by Israeli interests.

Vincent Gallo Directs

December 1997 •English

A documentary on the making of “Buffalo 66."

Planet Food: Goa and Manila

February 2012 •English

Roving foodies Angela May and Bobby Chinn embark on two culinary journeys across Asia. Angela travels to the western coast of India to sample the cuisine and culture of the thriving melting pot that is Goa. Meanwhile, Bobby travels to Manila where he discovers a passionate and humorous people, and their love of food.

Grunden Bois

December 2001 •Swedish

Football will never get better than this, neither for the player nor the viewer. Because Tony, 'Rektorn', 'Nordan', 'Jocke' and the others cannot be bought with money. They are simply priceless. Grunden Bois is a football club in Gothenburg for players with intellectual disabilities. It is the largest club of its kind in Sweden with around 150 players at all levels. Football means a lot to the players and has given them a little edge in life.

Last Street

March 2019 •English

Kingston, Jamaica. After the controversial extradition of notorious drug lord Dudus Coke to the United States in 2010, chaos took over his former territory, the western neighborhoods of the city, where extremely violent gangs of teenagers kill each other for whatever reason. A group of reformed gangsters from Denham Town decide to mediate.

Chroniques d'un Iran interdit

June 2011 •French

Alfonso Sánchez

January 1980 •Spanish

Famous Spanish film critic Alfonso Sánchez talks about his personal life, his work and Anouk Aimée. A sentimental tribute to one of the most relevant figures on the Spanish film scene.

The Hotel

April 2016 •Swedish

The Hotel is the last part of a trilogy about travelling. The first two were The Atlantic (Atlanten, 1995) and The Lighthouse (Fyren, 2000). The hotel is a different kind of home. It can be a refuge, cul-de-sac, castle, nightmare, creative space...The first hotel was created as protection against the elements. Weary travellers could find shelter and rest. But it was also a place for legends and anecdotes.

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

November 2013 •English

The Ultimate Guide was a documentary made by BBC Events Production in London which aired on BBC Three in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the Doctor Who. It gave a broad overview of the show's history, and interviewed many people involved in its production over the years, including five of the actors who portrayed the Doctor: Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann and David Tennant — as well as the current executive producer and head writer Steven Moffat.

Nosso Amigo Radamés Gnattali

August 1991 •Portuguese

Creative documentary on multi-faceted Brazilian musician Radames Gnattali

Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell

March 2017 •Portuguese

Filled with raunchy laughs, this documentary compiles outrageous scenes from sex-comedies that shaped Brazil's "pornochanchada" boom of the 1970s.

A Few Stories About a Man

March 1983 •

The film is a portrait of Jerzy Orłowski, an armless graphic artist. Impressionistic scenes present the protagonist in various situations: when he has to deal with everyday chores, when he jumps into water, skis and draws. Even the simplest activity requires struggle, resilience and outstanding fitness from him. Many takes are in slow motion, contemplating the smallest detail, which the director is so skilfully able to bring out.

Phil Collins: A Life Less Ordinary

November 2002 •English

A detailed profile of the life and career of musician Phil Collins.

Film and Reality

March 1942 •English

A British documentary